US6685405B2 - Transportable unit for earthworking implements - Google Patents

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US6685405B2
US6685405B2 US10/018,934 US1893401A US6685405B2 US 6685405 B2 US6685405 B2 US 6685405B2 US 1893401 A US1893401 A US 1893401A US 6685405 B2 US6685405 B2 US 6685405B2
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60P—VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS
    • B60P3/00—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02F—DREDGING; SOIL-SHIFTING
    • E02F3/00—Dredgers; Soil-shifting machines
    • E02F3/04—Dredgers; Soil-shifting machines mechanically-driven
    • E02F3/96—Dredgers; Soil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with arrangements for alternate or simultaneous use of different digging elements
    • E02F3/968—Storing, handling or otherwise manipulating tools when detached from the machine

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  • This invention relates to a method for transporting loose equipment such as augers, buckets and other equipment for construction or the like.
  • the invention also relates to a unit which is transportable by trailer or truck for carrying such equipment.
  • this invention relates, in one aspect, to a transportable unit which may be mounted onto flatbed trailers to enable transportation of equipment and apparatus from a first location to a second remote location.
  • this invention also relates to a trailer having or incorporating a transportable unit capable of transporting equipment from a first location such as a storage location, to a second location where such equipment may be used temporarily.
  • this invention relates to a method of transporting equipment from a first location, such as a storage location for the equipment, to a second location at which the equipment is to be used.
  • Specialized trailers can be built for hauling particular items of equipment, such as that used for diggers, Bobcats (tm), backhoes, etc.
  • the trailer can either be specially configured (structured) to carry that particular type of equipment or, the equipment may be merely loaded onto a flatbed type trailer and secured by appropriate means to the trailer.
  • Trailers which are specially configured for certain types of equipment are normally custom manufactured and are relatively expensive.
  • the present invention is directed to employment of conventional trailer units in which the trailer may mount a one piece transportation assembly for transporting equipment.
  • the transportation assembly including all tools carried by the assembly, can be readily and easily mounted on and removed from the bed of such a conventional trailer unit.
  • the invention is a one piece transportation unit of the type which is adapted for mounting on a conventional trailer bed to permit transportation of equipment and implements comprising a monolithic frame.
  • the invention is characterized by the frame comprising spaced apart upper and lower equipment mounting surfaces.
  • the frame has pairs of opposed sides, one pair of sides defining lateral sides for the unit the other pair forming front and back sides.
  • the frame has supporting members for positioning the upper surface in a spaced apart relationship relative to the lower surface. At least one side of the pairs of sides has an access opening between the upper and lower surfaces to permit loading of equipment onto the upper or lower surfaces.
  • a plurality of spaced apart implement retainers is supported by and mounted to the frame members.
  • the upper surface is mounted in a spaced apart relationship to the lower surface by a plurality of peripheral spaced apart frame members, the upper surface having substantially open lateral sides whereby transportable apparatus may be loaded on at least the upper surface.
  • each of the surfaces includes retaining means for releasably retaining transportable equipment mounted on the surfaces.
  • the unit preferably includes a plurality of tool carriers specifically adapted to carry a particular tool. These include troughs to carry augers, platforms shaped to carry a specific size of bucket and tubes for holding brooms, forklift fork tines or other tools. Specific fasteners may be provided to hold the implements within the carriers, such as turnbuckle cables to hold forklift fork tines which may fasten to the truck bed.
  • the implement retainers comprise a plurality of retaining means mounted in spaced apart relationship on said unit, each retainer means being adapted to retain separate implements.
  • These can include retainers specifically adapted to hold augers, fork lift members, buckets and brooms.
  • the implement retainers may comprise elongated mounting plates angularly displaced relative to the plane of the lower platform.
  • the unit includes means for releasably securing the unit to a trailer.
  • the upper surface may also comprise a plurality of horizontal longitudinal and transverse frame members forming an upper open supporting surface.
  • the lower surface comprises a plurality of horizontal positioned longitudinal and transverse frame members forming a lower open supporting surface.
  • Another embodiment of the invention comprises in combination a trailer assembly comprising a wheeled trailer together with a transportable equipment caddy as described above.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a unit according to the present invention for mounting on a trailer;
  • FIG. 2 is a view similar to FIG. 1 but showing the unit having implements (in dotted lines) or accessories mounted on the unit for transportation to a work site;
  • FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the unit of FIG. 2 showing the accessories in dotted lines;
  • FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of another type of retaining means
  • FIG. 6 is a side elevational view showing another type of retaining means otherwise illustrated in FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 8 is a view similar to view 7 but showing another type of adjustable mounting means
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a further embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 9, with a further implement attachment mounted thereto;
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a portion of the apparatus shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, namely a tool retainer.
  • a unit 10 for transporting equipment and or implements includes a generally horizontal lower frame 12 of a rectangular configuration.
  • Frame 12 is made up of a plurality of metal outer frame members 12 a.
  • a horizontal upper frame 14 is made up of a plurality of metal outer frame members 14 a .
  • the upper and lower frames 12 and 14 are mounted in a spaced apart manner by a plurality of vertical frame members 16 with all of the frame members 12 a, 14 a and 16 forming a monolithic unit.
  • a pair of supporting beams 15 may also be employed (if required).
  • the frame members comprise hollow steel frame members having a rectangular section.
  • the vertical members define a pair of opposed lateral sides 16 a and front and back sides 16 b.
  • the upper and lower frames 12 and 14 each form a platform.
  • further frame members extending in a longitudinal or transverse direction may be employed to complete each platform.
  • additional longitudinal and transverse frame members are indicated by a common reference numeral 18 , the number and orientation of which will vary depending on the desired configuration for the unit.
  • a common reference numeral 18 the number and orientation of which will vary depending on the desired configuration for the unit.
  • the drawings illustrate an open lattice type arrangement; obviously, closed upper and/or lower platforms may be employed or various combinations of partially open and partially closed structures may be employed within the scope of this invention.
  • the retaining means retaining an auger 22 may include means for positioning the auger on the trough 20 such as a closure member 24 for the trough and/or a wire frame member 26 to prevent the auger from being accidentally discharged from the interior side of the trough.
  • the upper and/or lower platforms may include additional retainers such as trough shaped retainer 34 for larger components.
  • additional retainers such as trough shaped retainer 34 for larger components. The shape and size of these retainers will of course vary depending on the particular implement to be retained.
  • FIG. 2 shows mounting of two such buckets indicated by dotted lines 40 , while the lower platform mounts a further bucket 42 .
  • fixed or movable stops or holders can be employed to position and retain the buckets in place during transport, particularly where the same implements are being transported by the same transportation unit.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 show fixed plates 44 that can be secured by welding or the like to the frame members. These plates 44 not only retain the buckets, but also position them on the upper and/or lower platform.
  • Such stops or holders can also be adjustable as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8.
  • Various types of brackets 50 can be employed which can be positioned at different locations on the platform.
  • Removable pins 52 can be inserted through apertures in the brackets and into holes 54 of the various frame members to provide adjustment.
  • the mobile unit of the present invention can be mounted on a trailer 58 .
  • the trailer can be a suitable flatbed trailer having a planar base 60 with wheels 62 .
  • the unit may be releasably secured to truck bed rails 64 by means of turnbuckle straps or cables 66 or the like. Additional turnbuckle cables or straps 67 fasten fork tines, from a forklift, within the unit 10 via attachment to the rails 64 .
  • FIGS. 9 through 11 A further embodiment of the invention is illustrated at FIGS. 9 through 11.
  • the frame 12 has mounted to its upper corners D rings 70 , for fastening straps 72 for tying the apparatus to a truck or trailer.
  • a cup-shaped holder 74 welded to one of the vertical supports 16 holds a removable open-ended pipe 76 .
  • the pipe- 74 pipe 76 comprises a snipe for tightening of load binders for chaining down heavy equipment and machinery to the apparatus.
  • a pair of straps 78 are provided, first strap 78 ( a ) spanning the upper deck and a second strap 78 ( b ) spanning two vertical members 16 .
  • the straps 78 ( a ) are tightened by winches 80 .
  • the front strap 78 ( b ) is for holding large pallet forks in place within the interior of the framework 12 .
  • the upper straps 78 ( a ) may be used to secure attachments to the top deck.
  • FIGS. 9 through 11 also includes various modifications to the tool holders.
  • the lower trough-shaped retainer 34 ′ includes a flat floor 85 and a pair of walls which converge towards the rear end of the retainer.
  • the walls 82 assist in supporting various attachments.
  • Rear walls 87 may extend above the side walls to act as a stop for retained implements.
  • Rear posts 89 elevate the rear end of the retainer 34 ′.
  • the U-shaped auger troughs 20 ′ include a modified rear stop member 84 , having an inverted U-shape.
  • a further modification consists of a removable trough 86 , shown in dotted lines in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 .
  • the trough 86 has a broad U-shaped cross-sectional profile and is removably bolted to the top deck of the framework 12 .
  • the trough 86 is particularly suited for cradling sweeper brushes and snow blades.
  • Tubular members 90 may also be provided for retaining additional implements. These tubular members may have the same configuration as those described above in connection with FIGS. 1, 5 and 6 .
  • a wide variety of implements may be carried by the device, including without limitation skid steer buckets, auger drives, hydraulic jack hammers, padfoot and smoothing vibrating compactors, soil tillers, landscape rakes, bush mowers, sweepr clean up buckets, angle brooms, snow dozer blades, auger bits, auger extensions, pallet forks, tree spades and various hand tools.

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